English Words Starting With W

• wrasse

  nounC2/Uncommon
  /ræs/A marine fish, typically small to medium-sized, with thick lips, strong teeth, and often brightly coloured, found in coastal waters worldwide.
• wrastle

  verb-ambitransitiveB2
  /ˈrɛs(ə)l/to struggle hand-to-hand with an opponent, trying to throw or force them to the ground.
• wrath

  adjectivenounC1-C2 / Upper-intermediate to Advanced
  /rɒθ/Extreme, intense, or vengeful anger, often associated with divine punishment or righteous indignation.
• wreak

  verbverb-transitiveC1
  /riːk/To cause a large amount of damage or harm; to inflict something, especially something unpleasant.
• wreath

  nounverb-ambitransitiveB2
  /riːθ/A circular arrangement of flowers, leaves, or other materials, often used for decoration or as a symbol of honour, remembrance, or victory.
• wreathe

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC1
  /riːð/To encircle or adorn with a wreath; to coil, twist, or spiral.
• wreathed column

  nounRare/Very Specialized
  /riːðd ˈkɒləm/An architectural column whose shaft is decorated with continuous spiral ornamentation, often resembling a twisted garland or vine.
• wreck

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /rɛk/To destroy or severely damage something; the ruined remains of something that has been destroyed.
• wreckage

  nounC1
  /ˈrek.ɪdʒ/The broken and scattered remains of something, especially a vehicle, building, or aircraft, after it has been severely damaged or destroyed.
• wrecker

  nounC1
  /ˈrekə(r)/A person or thing that wrecks, destroys, or demolishes something.
• wrecker's ball

  nounC1
  /ˈrek.əz ˌbɔːl/A heavy, spherical metal weight, typically suspended from a crane, used to demolish buildings by swinging it into them.
• wreckfish

  nounC2
  /ˈrɛkfɪʃ/A large marine fish of the family Polyprionidae, often found around shipwrecks.
• wrecking

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈrek.ɪŋ/The act or process of causing severe damage or destruction to something, typically reducing it to ruins or a non-functional state.
• wrecking bar

  nounC1
  /ˈrekɪŋ bɑː(r)/A heavy-duty, flat metal bar with a chisel-like end, used for prying and demolition.
• wrecking car

  nounMedium (regional/colloquial)
  /ˈrɛkɪŋ kɑː/A vehicle, typically a large truck, equipped for towing or moving disabled, illegally parked, or impounded motor vehicles.
• wrecking crane

  nounLow (Technical/Specific)
  /ˈrɛkɪŋ kreɪn/A heavy-duty crane specifically designed for demolition work, used to dismantle or demolish structures.
• wrekin

  nounVery Low (Predominantly regional/local UK usage)
  /ˈriːkɪn/A proper noun, specifically a well-known hill in Shropshire, England.
• wren

  nounC1 (mid-low frequency, topic-specific)
  /rɛn/A small, active, brown passerine bird with a short cocked tail.
• wren-tit

  nounVery Low
  /ˈrɛn.tɪt/A small, long-tailed songbird native to the chaparral and scrublands of the western United States and northern Baja California, known for its distinctive appearance combining features of wrens and titmice.
• wrench

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB1
  /rɛnʧ/A tool for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes; a sudden, violent twist or pull.

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